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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1954
Page
7
Atherton page recalls a society event, with details of a wedding and local figures. Mentions Mrs Roderick, the blues and brocade wedding attire, and guests from Atherton and surrounding towns. The report notes plans for upcoming receptions, church events, and community activities including Red Cross and Rotary participation, plus a reference to a Merriland dance night.
Friday night at St Joseph hall hosted by the Catholic Youth Club featured a dance with patrons enjoying the buffet and music. Guests included Westra and Agnew. Monica, Linde Loe, Helen Ang, and Bill Jones were noted as attendees. Rotary meeting followed with remarks by M A Bradshaw and Stan Burton among others. 28 attended of 28 possible.
A noisy listing of band leaders, ensembles, and radio programs with times and prices. It outlines schedules for the Wad Light Orchestra and Star Dance Band, plus shows like The Epilogue and Children’s Season, with progress and reception notes such as Royal Visit Progress Report.
Women's meeting of Johns club at St Johns was held in March. Attendees included Rev A Bott Mmes J B Wentene Merra E Grittione Newman L Jenkins G Gummow Aa Tt Deeb and others. A vote of thanks was given to Mrs Martin and Mrs Jones for their work this year. Appointments announced for Red Cross library and other roles.
The 77th World Day of Prayer gathering drew representatives from 118 countries to Calla Baptist Church yesterday afternoon. Mrs Captain James of the Salvation Army spoke urging constant prayer by women. Various locals and visitors from Townsville and Bowen attended or stayed at the Grand Hotel.
A wartime era exhibition in Britain displays a vast range of toys aimed at buyers worldwide. The show features home gadgets like washing machines and vacuum cleaners, and educational items such as microscopes and projectors. Children explore dolls with new accessories and adult-themed realism, including space gear and toy weapons, signaling a shift toward more sophisticated playthings.
Fragmented health note explores why discs slip during operation. Mentions electrical reading, checks, and possible causes linked to wear, latency, and mechanical alignment. Contains garbled phrases and partial terms but hints at investigation and troubleshooting steps.
Fragmented OCR from a historical page lists broadcasts, musical features, and community notices. Names, places, and event markers appear briefly, including social groups, a hospital reference, a kindergarten note, a concert, a department of electricity, and inter-district performances.
A lively party at Mr and Mrs FL’s home celebrated their eldest daughter Ronwyn’s 17th birthday. Gladioli decorations filled the lounge and dining rooms as guests enjoyed a delicious buffet and pink birthday cake. Competitions crowned Shirley Smith, Delle Dani, and Arour winners while Mrs Munroe’s frock and Ronwyn’s attire drew praise. Newcastle visitors Mrs Jim Bose and Mr Lawes of the Cour Hotel remain in town before heading to Hayrraz mtn for a short trip.
The Central Guild this week reminds meetings for the year were advertised. The Holy Communion will be celebrated at the evening service. A speech anthem will be sung with the usual pipe organ prelude at Central mill. Representatives from the circuit attended the mamial Conference in Queensland.
On Sunday afternoon, people will take their first communion after being received at the Church. Rev G D Whitney of St Andrew’s, Cairma will officiate and oversee the ceremony, guiding new members into the parish.
The notice indicates a star service sermon topic to be read in the Nat district. Details are sparse but emphasize a church event with a focus on religious instruction and community gathering.
Last week the Malanda assembly held a prayer and Bible study at the home of Mr J Walme. Women in the Atherton CWA assisted, and on Thursday and Friday evening the Portal Mission gathered to send out magazines.
An exhibitor presents silicon proofed raincoats and wool gaberdine raincoats in various shades with striped poult nines. The coats are styled for smart wear over any dress and feature rock hem stitching. They emphasize durability and quality for corporate use and novelty purposes.
A fragmentary note describes Study Corner The Well making paints and showing concern for routine and routine readers. The text hints at a scene with songs, a chick, and a speaker named Sam, with references to a convict and Seater. The overall sense is a jumble of unrelated phrases.
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